Eskom has confirmed that no loadshedding is forecasted for the weekend starting Friday, 13 September 2024.
Story Summary:
- Eskom confirmed that loadshedding will remain suspended for the weekend starting Friday, 13 September 2024.
- The power system continues to perform efficiently, with reduced unplanned outages and enhanced operational improvements.
- The likelihood of loadshedding this season remains low based on Eskom’s current system performance and maintenance efforts.
Weekend loadshedding schedule starting Friday, 30 August 2024
This marks 170 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply since 26 March 2024, as the power system continues to show stability and improvements.
Here’s a look at the provisional weekend loadshedding schedule starting Friday, 13 September 2024:
| Date | 05:00 – 16:00 | 16:00 – 20:00 | 20:00 – 00:00 | 00:00 – 05:00 |
| Fri 13 Sept 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sat 14 Sept 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
| Sun 15 Sept 24 | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* | Suspended* |
What is the state of the power system?
Eskom’s power system remains stable and continues to improve.
The Generation Operational Recovery Plan has led to significant reductions in unplanned outages, with an average Energy Availability Factor (EAF) of 63% over the past week.
Eskom’s focus on planned maintenance and strategic use of resources has helped keep the electricity supply consistent.
In simpler terms, Eskom has been able to maintain its power plants efficiently, leading to fewer unexpected breakdowns.
According to Eskom, “today’s unplanned outages stand at 12 570MW, which is 430MW lower than the summer 2024 base case.”
Will Eskom implement loadshedding this season?
Based on the current performance of Eskom’s power system, it is unlikely that loadshedding will be implemented this season.
The ongoing improvements in operational efficiency and reduced unplanned outages suggest that Eskom can meet the electricity demand without resorting to loadshedding.
